US Bridges

736 Road over Jones Creek East Branch

Good

Nemaha County, Nebraska · .5N 3.2W of Brock · Structure no. C006400610

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

736 Road over Jones Creek East Branch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 736 Road over Jones Creek East Branch in Nemaha County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries736 Road
CrossesJones Creek East Branch
Location.5N 3.2W of Brock
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyNemaha County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4941, -96.0134
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 736 Road over Jones Creek East Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 736 Road over Jones Creek East Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does 736 Road over Jones Creek East Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 736 Road over Jones Creek East Branch?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 736 Road over Jones Creek East Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.